Teacup Thursday #76 and Gifts from MT!

Years ago when I was teaching, I helped a fellow teacher and her husband during the summer at a Girl Scout Camp called Homestead. We all had name tags and mine was Nibbles and Jack's was Pooh Bear. He told me that he took the name because he called himself a Pooh Bear when he was crabby. I have always loved the expression and say I'm a Pooh Bear when I feel grumpy or crabby. So, recently, I was just feeling a bit down and my dear friend LaVonne sent me a care package from Montana. She usually comes for a visit in the fall, but it was not meant to be this year. She gathers fall treats for me all year and usually hands them over to me in person. The box was filled with all kinds of goodies!

She included a quilt top for a table topper that I really want to finish up. It's been hand painted with a leaf and acorn design. I love acorns.

There was also an embroidery pattern from Crabapple Hill which is one of my favorite companies.

I wanted to share the most darling little fall teapot that was tucked inside. It's been handpainted too with acorns. I think the shape of the pot looks like a little pumpkin.

I decided to share some pumpkin mugs instead of a teacup today as they it seems to just want to join the little teapot. I have had these mugs since my girls were little. I got them at the Oregon State Fair. They were made by a lady named Sharon.

You can see another Tasha Tudor book in the background....Around the Year.

LaVonne is the world's best garage sale shopper! She finds all kinds of goodies at the best prices.
I went to my mailbox today and there was yet another package from Montana! I love Mary Engelbreit
and am planning to decorate my studio with all the bright colors and fun items. I have been collecting things for years. So, this is what I got today....and a good message that I can't be a Pooh Bear and must SNAP OUT OF IT! Thanks LaVonne~you are a most wonderful friend. I miss you lots.